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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 577.59, 797.07 and 356.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 577.59, 797.07 and 356.54 is: 492.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    577.59 : 797.07 = 356.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    577.59/797.07 = 356.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    577.59x = 797.07 × 356.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    577.59x = 284,187.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,187.68/577.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.02

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